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Gani Family History

Gani Surname Meaning

Muslim (India): variant of Ghani. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from gani ‘rich’ a word of Arabic origin (see Ghani).

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Gano which is either of ancient Germanic origin or a short form of Galgano or Pagano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gani family from?

You can see how Gani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Gani families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gani's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gani families in 1861.
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What did your Gani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gani. 34% of Gani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gani women worked as a Weaver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Gani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gani census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 514 immigration records available for the last name Gani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Gani. For the veterans among your Gani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gani lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gani in 1959 was 47, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gani ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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